Hedi LaMarr Photography
Hosting an event with us? Our in-house catering team is here to help.
From coffee and cookies to a full banquet, we offer a wide variety of catering options, so you can find just what you need. Every dish is prepared on site, from scratch, with a focus on fresh, seasonal menus. We accommodate everyone with vegetarian options, vegan menus and gluten-free foods.
Unique to Madison, our catering team is part of the TEENworks vocational program that offers valuable, marketable work skills and experience to teenagers. Not only do they learn how to prepare seasonal, local foods to professional standards, they also get experience planning menus, delivering quality catering and providing great customer service. Teens work with top professionals to ensure your guests receive the best experience.
Lovely Ember Photography
Our professional staff takes the lead
Teens work side-by-side with experienced, dedicated staff so you can feel confident that your event will go smoothly and every detail will get the attention it demands. Whether it's a once in a lifetime celebration, a casual gathering, or a meeting you're hosting, let Good Works Community Catering serve you.
Drinks to celebrate any occasion
Hosting an event at GCC is all about options. We have a variety of bar packages to complement our stylish, industrial interiors and made-from-scratch catering.
Learn MoreEvents scheduled on a Saturday in Bea/Lau Christensen Rooms or Evjue/Merrill Lynch Rooms between May and October are required to use our in-house caterer, Good Works Community Catering and are subject to a food and beverage minimum requirement.
All weddings are also required to use our in-house caterer and meet a food and beverage minimum.
Other groups that are 60 or less (not including weddings) are able to bring in their own food, potluck style or from an outside caterer for no additional costs. Groups that are 61+ are able to bring in food only from a licensed cater for a fee of $1 per person. Any group that is bringing in outside food items must sign a food waiver request which is provided by our event specialists.
Since we hold our own liquor license, all alcoholic beverages must be purchased and served through our catering team. By Wisconsin law, carry-in of any alcoholic beverage is illegal.
Outside caterers may not serve or sell alcoholic beverages at Goodman Community Center. Our hospitality team will work with event contacts for options for alcohol service, which may include cash bar, open bar or limited complimentary beverages for your guests. Licensed bartenders are required at all events with alcohol service, and will be GCC employees.
Not typically, although we occasionally cater select events in the community.
